Australian Grand Prix - March 16, 2008

Only 10 cars left on the track 🤣
A lot of them are struggling without traction control.
Brichello is going to take first place 🙂

Barrichello is under investigation because he clipped a mechanic while exiting the pits.

How is Alonso talking down to two people at once??

I am absolutely losing my mind right now—go figure, Ferrari’s engines decide to give up the ghost just three laps from the finish! Honestly, those guys in Maranello can be so incredibly frustrating when they pull stunts like this.

Clearly, a lot of these guys don't know how to drive without a license...

I’m digging Sebastien Bourdais—the guy’s holding off both Alonso and Heikki in last year's Toro Rosso 🙂 assuming that little Ferrari engine doesn't blow up first...

Kovalainen is just a total pushover during races. He let that guy in the final SC push him way back from second.

I’ve always said Kimi isn't really a driver. And he isn't.

Lewis Hamilton grabbed it thanks to being miles away from all the circus drama. Flawless driving and a well-earned win.

Only thing is, I don't get why Kovalainen just let Alonso by like that? Bad speed? Electronics glitching out?

Oh yeah, bravo Nicole Reyes97 and nobody else.

oh man!!!!!! fernando pulled off 4th place, despite everything... seriously, bravooooooooooooooo!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏👋

The BMW strategists played a solid hand for Kubica once again 🙄
but it doesn't matter because Nakajima went full kamikaze on him—I’m assuming, since we didn't get a replay.
Coulthard is a total moron; he keeps claiming he's got all this experience, but he drives like a complete rookie.

Raymond Palmer8 said:it’s pretty obvious a huge chunk of these guys can't drive for beans without traction control...

I actually found Sebastien Bourdais quite impressive; the guy managed to hold off both Alonso and Heikki Kovalainen using last year's Toro Rosso 🙂 though, naturally, that only held true until the Ferrari engine decided to blow up...

Kovalainen is just a total pushover when it comes to racing; he let that guy in the SC drive him right out of second place.

I've said it from the beginning: Kimi isn't a driver. And he isn't.

Hamilton pulled it off because he had enough breathing room away from the circus, driving a flawless race to earn that first-place finish.

The only thing I can't wrap my head around is why Kovalainen just let Alonso past like that? Was it a speed error? Did the electronics glitch during a gear shift?

Looking at the replay... right now, having the older chassis is actually an advantage for STR, not a disadvantage...

Hats off to Alonso... man, he's fighting a car that is roughly 10 km/h slower through the corners than the McLaren🙏

They need to ensure equal treatment over at McLaren.😂 🤣

Heikki is looking about 4 or 5 laps stronger in qualifying than Hamilton, who drove a completely clean race
and still ended up only three tenths behind Hamilton in Q3.
Heikki 🙏 regardless of how much of a pushover he is

BMW just doesn't seem to have the pace during those long runs...

I'm really hoping Renault can squeeze more out of the tires with that new suspension setup
because the kind of speed they are handing to Alonso is just absolutely insane.

Bradley Nelson2 said:The BMW strategists pulled off another masterclass for Robert Kubica 🙄
but it honestly doesn't matter because Nakajima went full kamikaze and finished him off—well, I assume that's what happened since we didn't get to see the replay.
Coulthard is such a moron; he’d never admit to having any actual experience because he drives like a complete rookie.

Truly brilliant tactics for Robert Kubica... I really have to wonder if those people even have brains.

And then you have Kamikaza just crashing into him...

I mean, what would Brichello have done if he had just ducked into the pits instead?

And what on earth is going on with these Ferrari drivers...

They could actually be quite decent...

But I sincerely hope they can get their act together soon...

I'm just worried they might start hunting for Fernando Alonso
if their performance stays this pathetic throughout the year.

Fernando Alonso, fastest lap on the final lap.🙏 🙏 🙏

Nicole Reyes97 said:Where on earth was he hiding?! Alonso finished 4th, despite absolutely everything that went wrong... honestly, bravo!🙏🙏🙏🙏👋

I have to say, I find myself increasingly impressed by Fonzie. 🙏

It’s just pathetic, really—Pickett can’t even manage to cross the finish line in a single race, yet they have the audacity to tell him he isn't even allowed to compete.
It’s really just about letting them get some mileage under their belt and gathering that necessary experience. 👎

hollowhawk412 said:Brilliant strategy for Kubica... do they even have brains?

The BMW strategists spent the entire last season screwing over Kubica whenever they got the chance. They kept shoving him right into the traffic. This latest move is just a total disaster. Heidfeld always seems to come out on top in these scenarios, even though Kubica clearly has the pace.

hollowhawk412 said:...I'm honestly just worried they might actually start looking for Alonso
if their performance sucks this season...
Alonso grabbing fastest lap on the final lap 🙏

😂😂😂

Yeah, it would be pretty hilarious if they started hunting for Fernando only for Jean Todt to realize he’s got zero options left for a driver—and no, I’m not talking about Kimi🤣.

Where did all those people go who were swearing up and down that Massa was going to be ABSOLUTE GOLD during the race??😂😂

Honestly, if Fernando had a car that actually stood a chance, he’d be performing miracles. Even with that sluggish Renault, he's still out there giving it everything... that sneaky move past Kimi and Heikki was something else, seriously impressive stuff🙏🙏👍

hollowhawk412 said:Man, Fonzie is just killing it lately—seriously impressive 🙏

And then there's Pickett... I mean, he didn't even finish the race because they told him he wasn't actually competing
just out there to get some laps under his belt or whatever👎

Honestly, this race was incredible... if they keep putting on shows like this, I'm gonna pass out from pure excitement😁😁😁

I’m not even gonna bother talking about Nelson because, honestly, what's the point? That kid doesn't have a single thought behind those eyes... totally clueless👎👎

But Fernando? He looks as happy as he did back in those glory days at Renault. Just beautiful to see👍😍

Renault isn't even a factor in this race; it's just Pickett dragging himself along like he's hauling a heavy semi-truck.

Man, what a massive bummer for Kovalainen... he was looking seriously good this season.
It wasn't even like the Scuderia relegated him to second place; they basically snatched first away from him..
He had a four-lap cushion over Homić and was only six seconds behind... plus, he clocked the fastest lap of the race right before the Scuderia pit stop. Such a shame, honestly.😢

I guess the guys at McLaren still haven't quite figured out how to handle a TC car yet.👎
And as for Kimi, people can finally stop the hype because there's no way he's defending that title now.👎

BMW's pace is just mediocre—maybe one or two laps where they look decent, but that's about all they've got for qualifying...

Glock, man... you're blaming everything on the Scuderia, but if it weren't for them, Kovalainen might have actually embarrassed Homić.😉

hollowhawk412 said:look ..right now the old car actually gives STR an edge, not a disadvantage...

I wouldn't totally buy that.
That would only be true if they could actually carry over the useful parts from the old car to the new one—but they can't.

Way to go, guys🙏🙏🙏🙏

😁

What a hell of a race!

Alonso 👋

Massa showed everyone what a total legend he is once again, while Hamilton just keeps getting insanely lucky.

Kubica absolutely dominated that track. Such a damn shame.

hollowhawk412 said:I mean, what if Brichello just rolled into the pits like that...

I’m guessing he was running totally bone dry and had no choice, I doubt they’d call him in otherwise. Though then again, after that clown with the lollipop stick messed up, they told him he had plenty left... Hopefully they topped him off just enough.

It was interesting, I guess, even if it wasn't exactly thrilling—except for Alonso's move passing two guys at once and Kim's charge right at the start.

It honestly grossed me out seeing how much Glock's car fell apart after bouncing all over the grass. 😲

I honestly don't know how much we can credit Hamilton for this win. One SC saved his skin, and the other one basically handed him the advantage on a silver platter. It’s just way easier to make smart calls when you aren't constantly playing catch-up or relying on luck to bail you out... He definitely caught a break, plus he's got that massive edge within the team. If Kubica and Kovalainen had been outperforming him in qualifying, there's no way he would've pulled this off. But looking strictly at his driving during the race itself? I've got nothing against him.